Hey, US folks newly running Mastodon instances: do Future You a *huge* favor, mitigate your potential liability, and register with the copyright office and designate an agent to receive DMCA reports *right now*. https://copyright.gov/dmca-directory/

(Via [email protected])

DMCA Designated Agent Directory | U.S. Copyright Office

DMCA Designated Agent Directory

@blaine Is it common for a #mastodon #server #admin to nominate themselves as that agent designated to receive those #DMCA takedown notices? Do you form an LLC and have that org's agent recieve+forward the notices?
@hobs @blaine It can be anyone who’s conscientious and willing.